Saturday, September 12, 2009

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT (IIFM) BHOPAL PGDM, FPM ADMISSIONS 2010-2012

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT (IIFM) BHOPAL
Nehru Nagar, Post Bhopal – 462003 (MP)
Log on to http://www.iifm.ac.in/fpm
E.mail: fpm@iifm.ac.in INDIA



ADMISSIONS 2010-2012

Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management
Fellow Programme in Management

Admission Announcement 2010

Admission to the fully residential two year PGDFM is open to graduates from any discipline provided he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria and qualifies through the selection process.

Eligibility : Applicants should have (a) at least a three-years bachelor’s degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PD) or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing for the final year graduation examination are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2010 and fulfill the eligibility criteria as set by IIFM.

Admission Procedure :
STEP-1: Common Admission Test (CAT)

All applicants desirous of seeking admission in PGDFM at IIFM, Bhopal have to appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) between 28th November to 07th December 2009 by responding to their notification published in leading national dailies dated 30th August 2009. The CAT bulletin can be obtained from selected branches of Axis Bank on payment before 1st October 2009. IIFM will use the CAT score only for short-listing the candidates for two year full time post graduate programme. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

STEP-2: IIFM Application Form :
In addition to CAT, the candidates should fill up a separate application form for admission to PGDFM. This form can be obtained either personally or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs 900/- (Rs 450/- for SC / ST) drawn in favour of "Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management" payable at Bhopal. Alternatively, the form can be downloaded from the website and the filled in hardcopy of the form along with the Draft for the specified amount should be sent to IIFM. Alternatively the information bulletin and the application form can be purchased by paying cash at the various centres of the following coaching institutes (Photocopy of the cash receipt issued by the coaching institute should be attached) :
1. IMS Learning
2. PT Education
3. Career Launcher
Filled in application form, complete in all respect including the CAT registration number (which will be available on CAT admit card, issued by IIM) should reach IIFM Bhopal on or before 10th December 2009. Applicant should attach the photocopy of CAT admit card along with IIFM application form.

STEP-3: Group Discussion/Interview:
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score, will be called for Group Discussion and Interview at IIFM, Bhopal during February/March 2010.

Reservation : 15%, 7.5% and 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PD respectively, provided they meet the minimum selection criteria as specified by IIFM. The Institute will also be implementing the OBC quota for non-creamy layer in a phased manner.

Other Important Information :
Providing inaccurate or incomplete information or malpractice of any kind or canvassing will result in disqualification of the candidate.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADMISSION UNDER ANY CATEGORY IS SUBJECT TO MEETING THE SELECTION CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED BY IIFM. IN CASE OF ANY DISPUTE, THE JURISDICTION WILL BE THE COMPETENT COURT OF BHOPAL ONLY.

The PGDFM application form and bulletin will be dispatched to the candidates soon after receiving their requests along with the required application fee. IIFM will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss. If a candidate, after having made a request to IIFM with the requisite money, does not receive the application form, she/he may enquire about it through Phone, Fax or E-mail.

Candidates should ensure that the completed PGDFM application form reaches IIFM by December 10, 2009

Send Application to:

Chairperson, PGDFM Admission
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462 003 INDIA
Phone : 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Extn. 349, 339 & 370 FAX : 91-755-2772878,
Email: admission@iifm.ac.in , ashutosh@iifm.ac.in Internet: www.iifm.ac.in/admission



INDIA INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT, BHOPAL

Doctoral Level Programme
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT

Approved By AICTE

The FPM is a doctoral level program designed to develop and equip students for career opportunity in management education and research in the following faculty areas of specialization :

* Communication and Extension Management
* Ecosystem and Environment Management
* Environment and Developmental Economics
* Financial Management
* Human Resource Management
* Information Technology & Quantitative Techniques
* Marketing Management
* Sociology and Community Development
* Technical Forestry


PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the FPM are:
* To develop researchers and scholars in the field of management;
* To create a body of knowledge in the area of Natural Resource Management and
* To stimulate research / action research work in the area of Natural Resource Management

SALIENT FEATURES
(Residential requirement for the first two years is compulsory. Remaining two years will be decided by the Institute on case to case basis.)

Input
Selection of candidates through a two-stage process.
A. Screening test
Eligible candidates will be required to take the CAT
Alternatively
They can take GMAT. Or
The candidates who have five years post-master’s experience or for Engineering post-graduates with 4 years experience can opt for the internal test which can be designed by IIFM
Or
Should have qualified UGC-CSIR NET
Or
Candidates who have already obtained a PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of OGPA of 3.33 (B+), need not take CAT and can apply directly.

B. Group Discussion & Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called to Bhopal for Group Discussion and Personal interview and personal discussion as per the screening criteria decided by the IIFM.

With respect to eligibility(Please see prospectus for eligibility details), please note the following :

* The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 1st July of the 1st year of the commencement of the academic year.
* Masters degree ( Minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education in relavent discipline with at least 60% marks in Masters dergree.
* Scores for all standard tests above which are more than two year old as on 1st July of the relevant academic year shall not hold valid.

INSTRUCTIONS:
*Application Fee
A demand draft for Rs.200 in favour of ‘Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal. Payable at Bhopal, should be sent with the filled in application form towards application fee.

Please Note:
1. Last date of receipt of application; February 15, 2010

2. Please send all the application materials as stated above at the address given below
Chairperson – FPM.
Indian Institute of forest management, Bhopal
Nehru Nagar, Bhopal – 462003 (MP)


If you have any questions about the application procedure, please write to the abovementioned postal address. You can also email or call at the numbers provided below:
E-mail: fpm@iifm.ac.in
Phone: 0755-2775716,2765125,Extn.No.339,349,332

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